10-02-2009 13:00 UTC+10

Khouiss Rises Up Early

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Khouiss: out in front early

Sammy Khouiss has gone up to 30,000 in chips early on in this tournament after taking down a sizeable pot.

With the flop reading {2-Diamonds}

{2-Diamonds}

{6-Spades}

{4-Clubs}

, an unknown opponent led out for 400, only to find another player in middle position raise it up to 1,200. Khouiss called, the initial bettor folded and it was off to the turn which came down the {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

.

The opponent fired out another 1,200, Khouiss raised it to 3,200 and the opponent called. He then check-folded to Khouiss' bet of 7,000 on the river {Q-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

.

"Not so easy to call now, is it?" barked Khouis as he flashed {5-Hearts}

{5-Hearts}

{3-Hearts}

for the made straight.

Tags: Sammy Khouiss